The Miracle of Confession

Unfortunately, we all suffer in one way or another. Our suffering is an effect of sin and brokenness in our world so it’s not surprising that we feel the effects of Original Sin each day.

Today, Fr. Mike delves into the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where the Holy Spirit shows up to remind of us of our sin and restore our conviction that God is offering us His forgiveness. These are the twofold incredible miracles!

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[Tyskie]

I'm so happy I went to confession this past Feast day of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. After 12 years of missing out on it. I needed it to save my life.

[lslawyer]

So true, Father. I sobbed my way through confession earlier this week. The priest hearing my confession gently helped lead me when I got stuck - and helped me put voice to my sin. Then he asked the Lord to rid me of oppressive spirits and heal me. I cannot begin to express how free I feel. I am so thankful for God's forgiveness and healing touch. Truly confession is a healing sacrament.

[superwaynem]

I was baptised into the catholic faith 8 years ago. Last week I walked into my church and asked for my first ever confession. I was absolutely terrified and at one point was about to walk away before the priest arrived. I confessed and my priest was amazing. It felt a great weight was lifted off my shoulders and he advised me to do confession more often. I wish done this much earlier but I believe my timing was right when it needed to be. Mr Mike, your videos have been a huge blessing and I’ve learnt so much. God bless you.

[wms]

Confession is like a shower for one's soul. The more frequently we avail ourselves of it, the more attractive we are. Etc

[Mark-bclb]

Please call out your brother priests that don’t offer confession more than once a week. The faithful need access to this wonderful sacrament and shouldn’t need to schedule an appointment to receive it

[juanitabrewer]

Fr Mike please pray for the families and communities of Uvalde, Texas.

[ryanjane]

Confirmed Catholic Easter 2022 and Confession is the most transforming experience I have ever had.

[TheRealCSD]

This really is crazy that this video came out today because of what happened to me today. A year and a half ago I went from a lukewarm Christian aka Christian still a slave to sin to being truly born again after surrendering fully to Jesus with a heart of repentance (turned away from sin). Since then I strengthened my armor by spending time with God, frequently reading the Bible and spending much time in adoration and church. But these past couple weeks I was slacking. I wasn't doing any of that much. And soon came the thoughts and memories of sin and before I knew it I had sinned. I immediately returned to God and kept praying but I felt the presence of evil with me and the thought of being with evil and not God was tearing me apart. All the churches around me only do confession on Saturdays but I knew I couldn't wait. This morning I woke up at 7am and could not go back to sleep. I felt the presence of evil in my room. I prayed but I felt it was obvious what I had to do. The church I go to had mass about an hour after. I knew God wanted me to go and He would get the priest to give me confession and that's exactly what happened. I cried being in a room with imagery of the saints. Yes I had accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior again. Yes I had a repentant heart again. I had done what I needed to do to be saved but I still was not fully reconciled. There was damage to the relationship and evil crept in. Once I got confession the miracle that Father Mike said happened. What could have taken days, weeks or months to return to (where my relationship was with God), was quickly brought back by the sacrament. To feel there grace, it's impossible to not cry.

[codsacx]

Such an underrated sacrament, that should be preached about more and highlighted to people the value and healing you receive from it. We are such need of it's power 🙏🙏

[tamasbuzai]

Thank you Fr Mike.
Just today I experienced the truth of your words during confession.

Greetings from Hungary.

[wreloise]

Converted 3 months ago to Catholicism…
Living in a community that there is a difference in generation, race, culture…etc
Asking for a miracle to rise above the division in my own mind…to receive the grace of a more deeper desire to learn and witness my Lord 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[hildesomers]

In Belgium it is very hard to find a priest that is used to hear confession. Children do their first communion and at 12 they receive confirmation...and at 18, they tell me that they've really NEVER went to confession.
Nevertheless everyone recieves holy communion...
A GREAT miracle will happen, the day that confession is rediscovered in my country.
Please we need your prayers!!!
Hope you can understand me...since english is not my native language.

[cam]

Look at the timing! I am planning on going to confession at 5 today...

[kevinhodges]

I needed this badly. That last bit especially. After a while of frequenting Confession there comes a point where the emotional pain of conviction feels like it gets shut off. I even feared that I couldn’t be truly sorry unless the guilt felt painful.

Thank you, Fr. Mike.

[michelleferrao]

Thank you Fr Mike 🌟
💫"When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul.

Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy souls draw graces solely with the vessel of trust.

If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity 🌻
~Jesus to St Faustina

[mong]

There are many brokenness within us, with faith and constantly encountering with our Lord, all is possible 🙏🏻

[Son]

It's also helpful to heal, recover and move on someday. It's not a sin to recover.

[timothyalmy]

Really hit home with me. Sinning is our default behavior so shouldn’t be surprised I sin. But seeing the sin and wanting His mercy is so amazing. Plea to our pastors: more confession times. Blessings on you Fr Mike

[csongorarpad]

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner

[carsm]

"grief brakes our hearts", it does, deeply, and it makes it hard to love, and love is the way to God, that is something that I think I've learnt in my life, and it is a struggle, everyday